Duskull
#355 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Duskull
The best moves for Duskull are Hex and Ominous Wind when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
26.4dps
Defense
9.6dps
26.4dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Duskull family. Duskull evolves into Dusclops which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Dusknoir costing 100 Candy.
- Dusclops requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Dusknoir.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Duskull, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Duskull is a Ghost Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ghost and Dark moves. Duskull's strongest moveset is Hex & Ominous Wind and it has a Max CP of 798. Duskull evolves into Dusclops.
About
"Duskull can pass through any wall no matter how thick it may be. Once this Pokémon chooses a target, it will doggedly pursue the intended victim until the break of dawn."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Astonish | 7 | 8.4 |
| Hex | 8 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | 20 |
| Ominous Wind | 55 | 26.4 |
| Night Shade | 60 | 28.8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hex
9.6 dps
|
Ominous Wind
26.4 dps
|
17.9 | 100% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Ominous Wind
26.4 dps
|
17.3 | 97% |
|
Hex
9.6 dps
|
Night Shade
28.8 dps
|
16.8 | 94% |
|
Hex
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16.1 | 90% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Night Shade
28.8 dps
|
16.1 | 90% |
|
Hex
9.6 dps
|
Shadow Sneak
20 dps
|
15.2 | 85% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.1 | 84% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Shadow Sneak
20 dps
|
14.7 | 82% |
|
Hex
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 54% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
8.4 | 47% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Duskull?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Duskull are:
- Blacephalon,
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Darkrai.
Duskull is a Ghost type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ghost and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Duskull Raid Guide
Duskull has previously been a Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier 1
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
| Boss HP | 123 |
| Caught CP range | 123 |
| Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
| Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
70 |
| Defense |
|
162 |
| Stamina |
|
85 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 79 |
Size
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
302 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
403 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
605 |
|
Level 40 |
706 |
|
Level 50 |
798 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 504 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 655 |